Modelling the Slab Failure of an Open Structure Acted by External Blast Loads

The explosion of bombs near buildings generally yields severe damages to the structures. Explosion resistant standards and requirements are constantly being developed and upgraded. This paper focuses on the damages which occur toa RC slab due to blast action. The numerical model replicates a ¼ scale...

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Main Author: Nica George Bogdan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-09-01
Series:Mathematical Modelling in Civil Engineering
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/mmce-2016-0010